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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 25

In Exercises 19–29, evaluate each expression without using a calculator. If evaluation is not possible, state the reason. ln e5

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Recall the property of logarithms that states: \(\ln\left(e^x\right) = x\). This is because the natural logarithm function \(\ln(x)\) is the inverse of the exponential function \(e^x\).
Identify the expression inside the logarithm: \(e^5\). Here, the exponent is 5.
Apply the property directly to simplify the expression: \(\ln\left(e^5\right) = 5\).
Since the logarithm and the exponential functions are inverses, the expression simplifies exactly to the exponent without any further calculation.
Therefore, the value of \(\ln\left(e^5\right)\) is simply 5.

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